Corporate Associate

Role overview

REVEURSE TANZANIA COMPANY LIMITED is seeking a Corporate Associate to support and guide corporate legal work from its Dar es Salaam office. The role combines hands-on legal drafting, client advisory, team coordination, quality control, and supervision of corporate matters.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and prepare a range of legal documents, including contracts, mortgages, separation documents, and legal opinions.
• Examine, revise, and approve team-prepared contracts and other legal papers before they are sent out.
• Allocate assignments to the corporate team, monitor progress, review outputs, and make sure work is completed within deadlines.
• Represent the partner in client meetings, or attend meetings together with the partner, on corporate work matters.
• Hold meetings with the corporate team to track task progress and keep the partner informed of updates.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients so they stay informed about the status of their work.
• Run regular team meetings to discuss workload distribution, priorities, and relevant legal developments.
• Mentor and support the corporate team by sharing legal guidance, encouraging professional growth, and helping them build the capability to take on more responsibility.
• Complete monthly staff evaluations for supervisees and submit them to the HR department on time.
• Advise clients on corporate legal matters and related issues.
• Draft legal reports and executive summaries for management.
• Develop and sustain strong client relationships through reliable updates, strong service standards, and demonstrated corporate law expertise.
• Ensure assignments are billed promptly, coordinate with administration on payment follow-up, and make sure billed work aligns with allocated hours and monthly KPI expectations.
• Oversee the team’s performance to ensure work meets required standards and follows company policies and procedures.
• Carry out any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree from a recognized institution is required.
• Applicants should have 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in corporate and commercial law practice.
• Strong practical experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and other legal documents is expected.
• Experience advising clients on corporate legal issues is needed.
• Previous exposure to supervising or leading a legal team will be an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of Tanzanian corporate law, labor law, commercial law, and regulatory compliance requirements is necessary.
• Understanding of corporate governance, commercial transactions, and compliance matters is important.
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability are required.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills are essential.
• Strong client relationship management and customer service skills are needed.
• Ability to handle several assignments at once and deliver under strict deadlines is required.
• A professional approach, integrity, and confidentiality are expected.
• Good organization, time management, attention to detail, and accuracy are important.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
• The candidate should be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
• Awareness of billing, time recording, and assignment profitability is required.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively is important.

Additional information

This position is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and is offered on a contract, onsite basis.